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sucker punch

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sucker punch
n. Slang
An unexpected punch or blow.
sucker-punch (skr-pnch) v.
sucker punch
n
1. a sudden surprise punch, esp from behind
2. a sudden unexpected defeat or setback
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Noun1.sucker punch - an unexpected punch
biff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
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sucker punch
n (Boxing, fig inf) → Überraschungsschlag m
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1 BURNLEY gaffer Owen Coyle heaped praise on his battlers despite having to settle for a point thanks to a late Villa sucker punch.
Late blow won't kill Coyle joy by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
Harrogate Town came to frustrate Port and by grabbing a goal late in the first half, thanks to Rory Coleman''s sublime free-kick, hit the home side with a sucker punch.
Southport revel in win by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
We started the game OK but once again we fell to a sucker punch just before half-time.
CHRIS FLYNN by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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